Holy Eucharist: Rite I - January 13, 2021 - St. Martin's Episcopal Church

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Holy Eucharist: Rite I - January 13, 2021 - St. Martin's Episcopal Church
Holy E u c h a r i s t: R i t e I
                    January 13, 2021

                      our mission
To bring by the power of the Holy Spirit as many people as possible to know,
love, and serve God as revealed through Jesus Christ; and to be transformed
into spiritually renewed disciples of Jesus who know, love and serve one
                           another and the world.
Holy Eucharist: Rite I - January 13, 2021 - St. Martin's Episcopal Church
f r om t he r e ctor

IN THE NA ME OF OUR LORD,
J E S U S C H R I S T, W E L C O M E .
Jesus’ first words to His earliest disciples were very simple, “Come, follow Me...”
(Matthew 4:19) It was a gentle invitation to take seriously the wonderful journey of
faith found in Christ. For more than 2,000 years, people of all ages have responded
to that invitation through a personal decision to follow Jesus Christ in a community
of prayer, study and service. St. Martin’s is just such a place.

St. Martin’s is a member Church in the Diocese of Texas, The Episcopal Church in the
United States of America and the greater worldwide Anglican Communion consisting
of more than 77 million people. Our Parish Church considers it a tremendous honor
to be a place where men, women, youth and children can grow in their personal
relationship with our Lord, come to know and use their own spiritual gifts, and
discover a personal ministry to be expressed both in the Church, the greater Houston
area and beyond.

I want to personally invite you to participate in our worship services and as many of
our activities and ministries as your own commitments and time will allow.

                                     The Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr., Rector

  Prayers Before Worship
  O Lord, we thank You that You have called us as members of Your family into
  this beautiful house of God. Grant that here we may feel Your presence and
  the beauty of Your peace, and that, as we return to our homes and work, we
  may sense Your guiding hand and loving care and be used in the service of
  our neighbors, our nation and the world, and all You send our way, through
  Him Who came not to condemn the world but to save it, Your Son, our Savior,
  Jesus Christ. Amen.

  Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your provision for our church family,
  especially the resources we need to expand and develop our church campus
  in order to further the work of Your Gospel in this place. Give us strength
  and grace as the construction takes place, that it would go as You will,
  for Your purposes and Your kingdom. Bless and keep safe all those who
  labor on our behalf. All this we ask through the name of our Lord Jesus
  Christ. Amen.
Holy Eucharist: Rite I - January 13, 2021 - St. Martin's Episcopal Church
How do I register for the next in-person service?
Registration opens at 9 a.m. on Monday for all in-person services for that week. To register for the Wednesday, Sunday
or The Family Table services, visit at bit.ly/smecworshiprsvp or call 713-621-3040.
What do I do when I arrive?
Please check in when you arrive.
•      Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. When seated, use the six feet signs in the pews to social distance
       yourself from the people sitting next to you. Ushers are available to assist if needed.
•      Doors to The Church open at 11:20 a.m. for the Wednesday service.
•      Doors to The Church open at 9:20 a.m. for the Sunday service.
•      Doors to Bagby Parish Hall open at 8:45 a.m. for The Family Table service.
•      Doors close 5 minutes before the service starts. We appreciate your understanding and assistance in keeping
       on schedule.
What if my plans changed and I cannot attend?
Please cancel your reservation to allow others the opportunity to have your seat. The link to cancel can be found in your
confirmation email. If the number of people in your reservation changes:
•      For The Church, please contact Kathy Johnson at 713-985-3834.
•      For The Family Table, please contact Beth Ollenburger at 713-830-4146.
Will childcare be available?
Currently child care is available for Sunday in-person worship only. Availability is limited. For additional information
and to register, visit bit.ly/smecworshiprsvp or contact Holli Kight at 713-985-3816 or hkight@stmartinsepiscopal.org.
Will I be able to use the Bibles and/or Books of Common Prayer that are in the
pew racks?
No. All materials, including hymnals and Books of Common Prayer, have been removed for your safety. All service
information will be the worship bulletin. You are welcome to bring your own Book of Common Payer or Bible to use.
Will valet parking be available?
While valet parking is unavailable at this time, family members may drop off others under porte cochères.
Are services available online?
Yes, we will continue to live stream our services on YouTube and Facebook.
Now that we have reopened for worship, has St. Martin’s campus also
reopened?
Essential staff continue to work on campus as needed, but the campus remains closed.
•      Café St. Martin’s Curbside is available for lunch Monday–Friday. The menu and instructions for ordering
       and pick-up are available at stmartinsepiscopal.org/cafe-st-martins. Please contact Chrissy Kana at
       cafe@stmartinsepiscopal.org for further questions.

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT
                          ST. MARTIN’S
                          JANUARY 17–23
                St. Martin’s campus will be closed Monday, Jan. 18,
                    in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

                                  ADULTS
                                SUNDAY, JAN. 17

Basic Bible Study with the Rev. Dr. Suse E. McBay
“Big Beliefs for Real Life: Journeying from ‘Creation to New Creation’”
Distributed in the morning via email with links to Facebook and YouTube

               This series will take us through big beliefs of faith, using the book
               Café Theology to consider the big story of God and how it affects
               our smaller stories of faith. We know how to “say our prayers,” but
               we do we know how to hear from God? Wrestle with God? Abide in
               God? This series will dig deeper into four aspects of prayer

Family Life Class with the Rev. Alex Graham III
“Alpha for Families”
Distributed in the morning via email with links to Facebook and YouTube

               How do we get talking about big questions of faith within our
               families? Have you ever thought about why we are here? Why do
               we pray? What about the Spirit? And how do we discuss these
               things with our middle schoolers or teens? This fall we’re going to
               be doing the Alpha Course which looks at some of these big faith
questions. Each week, we’ll have a different topic covered by a different cleric
with questions you can discuss within your families. This series will ground in the
basics of the Christian faith and open up conversation within your home.

Seekers
Seekers will be joining Basic Bible Study this spring.
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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20

St. Martin’s 20s & 30s
“The Return of the King: A Study of Revelation”
7:30 p.m. via Zoom (ID: 986 960 5785)

              Many people think that the Book of Revelation is hard to understand;
              it is filled with strange, dazzling imagery that can be confusing to
              decipher. However, the Book of Revelation is extremely important
              for us today as it offers the clearest picture of God’s ultimate
              purpose for our world. Join us on Wednesday nights as we explore
the teachings of this often misunderstood book.

            For more information about Adult Christian Education,
         email Katwana Coleman at kcoleman@stmartinsespicopal.org.

                   CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
                               SUNDAY, JAN. 17

Children’s Sunday School

                    Children’s Ministry has brand-new
                    lessons, curriculum and content for both
                    preschool and elementary school. We’ll
                    be sending out weekly emails with links
                    to virtual Sunday school videos and
                              parent leader guides.

                For more information about Children’s Ministry,
               email Holli Kight at hkight@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

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7-1-7 STUDENTS
                           WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20

Life Groups
Wednesdays through May 5 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom
Middle School ID: #949 5175 4882
High School ID: #962 9273 1076

Life Groups break out by groups for a time of study and discussion on biblical
perspectives that guide our lives today. Our spring schedule is as follows:

                              •   Jan. 13: Like Me series
                              •   Feb. 3: More to the Story series
                              •   March 3: Good for You series
                              •   March 24: Afterlife series
                              •   April 14: Invisible series

   For more information about 7-1-7 Students and to receive Zoom passcodes,
         email Student Ministries at students@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

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Holy Eucharist: Rite I - January 13, 2021 - St. Martin's Episcopal Church
HOLY E U C H A R I S T

Celebrant:       Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People:		        And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever.
                 Amen.
The Celebrant says
Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires
known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the
thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit,
that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy
holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE COLLECT OF THE DAY
Celebrant:       The Lord be with you.
People:			       And with thy spirit.
Celebrant:       Let us pray. (kneel)
The Celebrant says the Collect
Keep us steadfast, Lord God, in that true faith that we
professed at our baptism; that, like your servant Hilary of
Poitiers, we may rejoice in having you for our Father, and
may abide in your Son, in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit;
for you live and reign for ever and ever as one God in Trinity
of Persons. Amen.
                                 Please be seated.

T H E L E S S O N ......................................... Psalm 105:1–15
Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his Name; make known
his deeds among the peoples. Sing to him, sing praises to him,
and speak of all his marvelous works. Glory in his holy Name;
let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Search for the
Lord and his strength; continually seek his face. Remember
the marvels he has done, his wonders and the judgments of
his mouth, O offspring of Abraham his servant, O children
of Jacob his chosen. He is the Lord our God; his judgments
prevail in all the world. He has always been mindful of his

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covenant, the promise he made for a thousand generations:
The covenant he made with Abraham, the oath that he
swore to Isaac, which he established as a statute for Jacob, an
everlasting covenant for Israel, saying, “To you will I give the
land of Canaan to be your allotted inheritance.” When they
were few in number, of little account, and sojourners in the
land, wandering from nation to nation and from one kingdom
to another, he let no one oppress them and rebuked kings for
their sake, saying, “Do not touch my anointed and do my
prophets no harm.”
Reader:			      The Word of the Lord.
People:			      Thanks be to God.
                                All stand.

Deacon:		       The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
                according to Mark.
People:		       Glory be to thee, O Lord.
T H E G O S P E L ........................................... Mark 1:29–39
As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house
of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s
mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him
about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and
lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve
them. That evening, at sunset, they brought to him all who
were sick or possessed with demons. And the whole city was
gathered around the door. And he cured many who were sick
with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he
would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew
him. In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up
and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. And
Simon and his companions hunted for him. When they found
him, they said to him, ‘Everyone is searching for you.’ He
answered, ‘Let us go on to the neighbouring towns, so that I
may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came
out to do.’ And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the
message in their synagogues and casting out demons.
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Deacon:			       The Gospel of the Lord.
People:			       Praise be to thee, O Christ.
                              Please be seated.

                         THE SERMON

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
(BCP p. 387, Form III) (kneel) (responsively)
Minister and People pray responsively
Father, we pray for thy holy catholic Church;
That we all may be one.
Grant that every member of the Church may truly and
humbly serve thee;
That thy Name may be glorified by all people.
We pray for our Anglican Communion; for the Archbishop
of Canterbury, Justin; for our Presiding Bishop, Michael;
for our Bishops, Andy, Jeff, Kai and Hector; for all bishops,
priests and deacons;
That they may be faithful ministers of thy Word
and Sacraments.
We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the
nations of the world;
That there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Give us grace to do thy will in all that we undertake;
That our works may find favor in thy sight.
Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief
or trouble;
That they may be delivered from their distress.
Give to the departed eternal rest;
Let light perpetual shine upon them.
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We praise thee for thy saints who have entered into joy;
May we also come to share in thy heavenly kingdom.
I invite your own prayers and intercessions.
A period of silence, during which people may add their own petitions quietly
or in the privacy of their hearts.
Celebrant adds a concluding Collect (BCP p. 394)
Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven
and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of thy people, and
strengthen us to do thy will; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Minister says
Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.
Minister and People (BCP p. 331)
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned
against thee in thought, word, and deed, by what we
have done, and by what we have left undone. We have
not loved thee with our whole heart; we have not loved
our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we
humbly repent. For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ, have
mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in thy
will, and walk in thy ways, to the glory of thy Name.
Amen.
Priest stands and says (BCP p. 332)
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy
hath promised forgiveness of sins to all those who with
hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him, have
mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins,
confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you
to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
T H E P E A C E (stand)
Celebrant:       The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People:			       And with thy spirit.

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WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

          Please be seated.

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REOPENING MONDAY, JAN. 11
                                                     Sundays
      ST. MARTIN’S                                 9 a.m.–noon
                                           Monday through Friday
                                              10 a.m.–4 p.m.

SHOPPE
                                        PRIVATE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE.
                                             Contact St. Martin's Gift Shoppe at
                                           giftshoppe@stmartinsepiscopal.org or
                                      713-985-3840 to schedule a private appointment.

Jewelry • Women’s Clothing • Hostess Gifts • Handbags
Children’s Items • Bibles, Devotionals and Prayer Books

                          DAY
                         GROUP
                         12:30–2 p.m. | Wednesday, Jan. 13
                        Zoom ID: 972 7924 7164 | Passcode: 801112

                      The Faith in Literature group explores, discusses and makes
                       relevant connections between faith and works of fiction,
                      past and present. While operating within the framework of
                      Christian theology, we seek to ascertain in our reading how
                       all good literature, if even by its omission, deals with and
                                         reflects themes of faith.
      For more information, contact Katwana Coleman at 713-830-4110
                   or kcoleman@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

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THURSDAY
                                                   MORNING
                                                    BIBLE STUDY AND
                                                    SPEAKER SERIES

                          JANUARY 14 • 7 A.M. • VIA ZOOM
                          bit.ly/mosm20_21 Passcode: 533046

                           GUEST SPEAKER: Mike Rome
                           Author, Mastering Your Pain

     Reservations are not required. For more information, contact the Rev. Chad Martin
                   at 713-985-3842 or cmartin@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

  EVENING
   GROUP
         7–8:30 p.m. | Tuesday, Jan. 19
             Zoom ID: 939 4938 1075
                 Passcode: 672036
The Faith in Literature group explores, discusses and makes relevant connections between
faith and works of fiction, past and present. While operating within the framework of
Christian theology, we seek to ascertain in our reading how all good literature, if even by its
                      omission, deals with and reflects themes of faith.
            For more information, contact Katwana Coleman at 713-830-4110
                         or kcoleman@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

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The Moms' Group continues
                     virtually this spring with Zoom.
          All moms of infants through 12th graders are welcome!
                    Spring Plans: Let’s “Re-Zoom!”
                  Wednesday, Jan. 20 | 9:15–10:15 a.m. | via Zoom

Join the welcoming group for its 2021 kick-off meeting with St. Martin’s Vice-Rector,
   the Rev. Martin J. Bastian, who will lead the devotional. The group is studying
 Phyllis J. LePeau’s Women of the New Testament, and this study does NOT require
                 studying in advance, as each chapter stands alone.

              All are encouraged to come as they can and as they are.

      To receive Zoom links, submit prayer requests or for more information, contact
             Liz Gallien at 713-830-4139 or lgallien@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Ca fé
                                                    Café St. Martin’s
                                                    Curbside is open!
                                                Place your order the day before.

                                                      Visit the menu here:
                                         stmartinsepiscopal.org/cafe-st-martins
ST. MARTIN’S                                       Pickups will be between
                                           11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through
                                                Friday by driving through the
                                         porte-cochére in front of Bagby Parish Hall.
                                               Please do not come inside.

                                                Debit and credit cards accepted.
                                                       No cash payments.
                                                 Meals are $6. Drinks are $1.

                                             Questions? Contact Chrissy Kana at
                                               cafe@stmartinsepiscopal.org
                                                   or call 713-985-3806.

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ST. MARTIN’S IS HERE FOR YOU!
        WE MISS YOU!
      GOD LOVES YOU!
  We may not be able to meet in person right now, but we want to
know if you are sick, hospitalized or need to speak with a member of
            the Clergy. Don’t hesitate to call the church.
                      General Questions
           Contact the Reception Desk at 713-621-3040.

                      Prayer Requests
  Contact the Prayer Request Line at 713-830-4124 or Cyndy
  Ensign at 713-985-3808 or censign@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

                 After Hours Emergencies
   Call 713-621-3040 and press 2 to reach the Priest on Call.

             Death Notifications and Funerals
            Contact Cyndy Ensign at 713-985-3808 or
                censign@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

 WAYS TO GIVE
   TEXT TO GIVE
   Text SMEC to 73256

                                                TRANSFER OF ASSETS
    ONLINE
    stmartinsepiscopal.org/giving         Pledging and setting up a recurring gift
                                          online helps you and the church budget.
                                                     Go online today:
    MAIL                                       stmartinsepiscopal.org/giving
    St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
    717 Sage Road, Houston, TX 77056      Please contact Accounting Supervisor,
                                                    Debbie Hutchison
    ESTATE PLANNING                          with questions or for assistance:
                                           dhutchison@stmartinsepiscopal.org
    Contact: Director of Parish
                                                    or 713-985-3803
    Stewardship, Ashley Pratka:
    apratka@stmartinsepiscopal.org
    or 346-335-8658

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THERE ARE NOW TWO WAYS TO ENJOY
             THE FAMILY TABLE SERVICE!

                          IN PERSON
                9: 15 a.m. • Bagby Parish Hall
         Limited childcare with advance reservation
           To register, visit bit.ly/smecworshiprsvp

                         ONLINE
 Join us at 8 a.m. on Sundays for The Family Table
 worship service on YouTube and Facebook. For links
 to the service, visit St. Martin’s website and look for
      The Family Table slider at the top of the page.

   JOIN US VIA ZOOM EVERY SUNDAY

 The Altar, our contemporary worship service for students and adults of
all ages, is online every Sunday at 11:15 a.m. followed by a virtual coffee
                           hour. Join us via Zoom!

                    bit.ly/thealtarservice
               Meeting ID: 972 3813 2533 | Passcode: 110154

          For more information, please contact Beth Ollenburger at
                   bollenburger@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

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W E E K D A Y

  Holy Eucharist
              S E R V I C E
           Wednesdays
        Noon | The Church

      Reservations required.
     bit.ly/smecworshiprsvp
    Active Mondays at 9 a.m.
     For more information, contact
    Beth Ollenburger at 713-830-4146
or bollenburger@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

                                        Wednesdays
                                     8 p.m. | via Zoom

                          Compline Service, also known as Night
                          Prayer or End of Day Prayer, is the final
                           church service of the day. The service
                            finds its roots in the 300s and is still
                           found in the Book of Common Prayer,
                                          page 127.

                           bit.ly/smeccomplineservice
                          Meeting ID: 993 5602 0443 | Passcode: 275101

                             For more information, contact Beth
                               Ollenburger at 713-830-4146 or
                            bollenburger@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

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T H E G R E A T T H A N K S G I V I N G (BCP p. 340) (stand)
Celebrant:      The Lord be with you.
People:         And with thy spirit.
Celebrant:      Lift up your hearts.
People:         We lift them up unto the Lord.
Celebrant:      Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.
People:         It is meet and right so to do.
It is very meet, right and our bounden duty, that we should
at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord,
holy Father, almighty, everlasting God.
Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, thou
hast caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the
knowledge of thy glory in the face of thy Son Jesus Christ
our Lord.
Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the
company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name;
evermore praising thee, and saying,
SANCTUS AND BENEDICTUS
Celebrant and People
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of hosts, heaven and earth
are full of thy glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord Most High.
Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna
in the highest.
The Celebrant continues (kneel)
All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, for that thou didst
create heaven and earth, and didst make us in thine own
image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son
Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death
upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and
perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and
in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual
memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his
coming again.

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For in the night in which he was betrayed, he took bread;
and when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave
it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat, this is my Body, which
is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had
given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all
of you; for this is my Blood of the New Covenant, which
is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins. Do
this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.”
Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do
celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now
offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded
us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion
and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious
ascension; and looking for his coming again with power
and great glory.
And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to
hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and
sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be
unto us the Body and Blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus
Christ.
And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this
our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer
and present unto thee, O Lord, our selves, our souls and
bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this
Holy Communion may worthily receive the most precious
Body and Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with
thy grace and heavenly benediction; and also that we and
all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that
he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus
Christ our Lord;
By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of
the Holy Ghost all honor and glory be unto thee, O Father
Almighty, world without end. AMEN.

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And now, as our Savior Christ hath taught us, we are bold
to say,
T H E L O R D ’ S P R A Y E R (BCP p. 336)
People and Celebrant
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in
heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us
our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept.

Celebrant:       Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People:          Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
P R A Y E R O F H U M B L E A C C E S S (BCP p. 337)
We do not presume to come to this thy Table, O merciful
Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy
manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much
as to gather up the crumbs under thy Table. But thou art
the same Lord whose property is always to have mercy.
Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of thy
dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that we may
evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.
The Celebrant says the Invitation.
Please tell the priest administering Communion if you wish to receive a gluten-
free wafer.

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After Communion, the Celebrant says
Let us pray. (BCP p. 339)
Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee
for that thou dost feed us, in these holy mysteries, with the
spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of thy
Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby of
thy favor and goodness towards us; and that we are very
members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, the
blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs,
through hope, of thy everlasting kingdom. And we humbly
beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy
grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and
do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk
in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and
the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end.
Amen.
THE BLESSING
May Christ, the Son of God, be manifest in you, that your
lives may be a light to the world; and the blessing of God
Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among
you, and remain with you always. Amen.
                                Please be seated.

THE DISMISSAL
A Minister says the dismissal
People:			      Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.

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O U R S TA F F A N D V E S T RY

S U N D AY P R O G R A M S TA F F
Dr. David Henning                             Mrs. Holli Kight
Director of Music and Parish Organist         Lay Minister for Children’s Christian Education
dhenning@stmartinsepiscopal.org               hkight@stmartinsepiscopal.org
Mr. Kevin Riehle                              Mrs. Kathy Johnson
Choral Director of Adult Choir                Lay Minister of Membership Ministries
kriehle@stmartinsepiscopal.org                kjohnson@stmartinsepiscopal.org
Mrs. Kellen Gray Anderson
Coordinator of Children’s Music Ministries
kgray@stmartinsepiscopal.org

S T. M A RT I N ’S V E S T R Y

Vestry Executive Committee                    Associate Members

Mr. Jim Hibbert, Senior Warden                The Hon. James A. Baker, III, Special
Mr. Titus Harris III, Junior Warden                Counsel to the Vestry*
Mrs. Anya McInnis, Missions Chair             Mr. Dale Cheesman III, Special Counsel to
Mr. Matt Anderson, Treasurer                       the Vestry*
Mrs. Diane Campbell, Clerk                    Mr. George Francisco IV, Senior Council
Mr. Culver Stedman, Past Senior Warden             Representative 2020–2021
Mr. Andy Harvin, Chancellor*                  Mr. Bob Heston, Jr., Senior Council
                                                   Representative 2020–2021
Vestry Members                                Mrs. Therese Moore, Altar Guild President
Mrs. Michelle Bain                                 2020–2021
Mr. Tommy Ford                                Ms. Sherrie Perkins, ECW President
Mrs. Whitney Gormley                               2020–2021
Mrs. Casey Hedges                             Mr. Joe Lopez, Men of St. Martin’s President
Mr. Matt Mogas                                     2019–2021
Mr. Robert Paddock                            Mr. Ryan LaRue, Usher Representative
Mr. Bob Parkey                                     2018–2021
Mr. Gib Surles
                                              *Chancellor and Special Counsel are associate positions, filled
The Hon. John Wooldridge                           at the discretion of the Rector.

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O U R C L E RG Y

                               Jesus, The Christ
                           The Head of This Church

The Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr.                The Rev. Sharron L. Cox
Rector                                               Associate for Outreach, Pastoral Care
lhough@stmartinsepiscopal.org                        and Women’s Ministries
                                                     scox@stmartinsepiscopal.org
The Rev. Martin J. Bastian                           The Rev. John R. Bentley, Jr.
Vice-Rector                                          Pastoral Associate
mbastian@stmartinsepiscopal.org                      jbentley@stmartinsepiscopal.org

The Rev. Chad T. Martin                              The Rev. James (Jim) E. Cunningham
Vicar                                                Deacon Emeritus
cmartin@stmartinsepiscopal.org                       jcunningham@stmartinsepiscopal.org

The Rev. Dr. Susannah (Suse) E. McBay                The Rev. Nicolas (Nick) R. D. Dyke
Associate for Adult Christian                        Pastoral Associate
Education and Prayer Ministries                      ndyke@stmartinsepiscopal.org
smcbay@stmartinsepiscopal.org
The Rev. Alex D. Graham III                          The Rev. Richard (Dick) Elwood
Associate for Children and                           Pastoral Associate
Family Ministries                                    delwood@stmartinsepiscopal.org
agraham@stmartinsepiscopal.org
The Rev. Lisa R. Neilson                             The Rev. Gill Keyworth
Associate for Pastoral Care and                      Deacon
Women’s Ministries                                   gkeyworth@stmartinsepiscopal.org
lneilson@stmartinsepiscopal.org
The Rev. Jane P. Ferguson                            The Rev. Robert E. Wareing
Associate for Liturgy, Student                       Pastoral Associate
Ministries and Outreach                              rwareing@stmartinsepiscopal.org
jferguson@stmartinsepiscopal.org

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